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Annual Review System

A structured Excel-based workflow for managing annual review paperwork, outcomes, provision changes and proof-reading across SEND settings.

Excel-based - Microsoft 365 · Built for SEND settings

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The Annual Review System helps staff organise key review information in one structured workflow, reducing duplication and improving consistency across one-page profiles, parent/carer and adult views, planned outcomes, provision changes, meeting records and proof-reading.

Built to bring the annual review process together

One structured workflow

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Keep key annual review sections in one place, with clear navigation for staff.

Designed for SEND provision

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Built around the reality of specialist settings, where reviews involve multiple voices, outcomes and provision details.

Review and quality assurance

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Build quality assurance into the workflow, with clear visibility of completed reviews and those still needing a final check.

Excel-based and familiar

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Designed in Excel for settings already working within Microsoft 365.


System Preview

A look inside the Annual Review System.

Overview Dashboard

See at a glance which sections are complete and where proof-reading is finished.

One-Page Profile

Capture the interests and aspirations of the learner.

Planned Outcomes

Set clear, achievable, measurable outcomes and plan the support and provision required.

Review of Outcomes

Review progress against planned outcomes and record progress and impact.

Focused proof-reading view

Bring each learner’s annual review information together in one place, helping staff check key sections before paperwork is finalised.

Generated Paperwork

Generate annual review paperwork automatically, with options for printing and exporting.

Try the Annual Review System walkthrough

Click through an anonymised version of the system to see how staff move from the overview dashboard to learner profiles, outcomes, meeting information and generated paperwork.

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